bell ringer x-7=18-4x=18 x/9=-12-4=5+x. how do we solve an equation??? do inverse operations ie. if...
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How do we solve an equation???
• Do inverse operations
• ie. If something is added, you subtract (vice-versa); if something is multiplied, you divide (vice-versa)
Steps for Solving Two-Step Equations
1. Solve for any Addition or Subtraction on the variable side of equation by “undoing” the operation from both sides of the equation.
2. Solve any Multiplication or Division from variable side of equation by “undoing” the operation from both sides of the equation.
Helpful Hints?
Identify what operations are on the variable side. (Add, Sub, Mult, Div)
“Undo” the operation by using opposite operations.
Whatever you do to one side, you must do to the other side to keep equation balanced.
Ex. 1: Solve 4x – 5 = 11
4x – 5 = 15 +5 +5 (Add 5 to both sides)4x = 20 (Simplify) 4 4 (Divide both sides
by 4)x = 5 (Simplify)
Ex. 2: Solve x/3 + 4 = 9
x/3 + 4 = 9 - 4 - 4 (Subt. 4 from both sides)x/3 = 5 (Simplify)
(x/3) 3 = 5 3 (Mult. by 3 on both sides)
x = 15 (Simplify)
Time to Review!
• Make sure your equation is in the form Ax + B = C
• Keep the equation balanced.• Use opposite operations to “undo”
• Follow the rules:1. Undo Addition or Subtaction2. Undo Multiplication or Division
• Quiz Friday: Solving 1 and 2 step equations